Students - Delta College
Students - Delta College Students - Delta College
Student Rights & Responsibilities In joining the academic community, students enjoy the right of freedom to learn and share the responsibility in exercising that freedom. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with standards which are designed to perpetuate the educational purposes of the College. The College has developed procedures and channels by which students may have a fair and objective hearing for their grievances in regard to academic evaluation, students' rights and privacy, and disciplinary action. Students have the right of protection against prejudice, capricious academic evaluation, or loss of personal rights and freedom. At the same time, however, students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled and for following the rules of conduct established by the College. Association and Expression A. Students are free to organize and join associations to promote their common interests. In order to use College facilities and resources and to request financial assistance, student groups are required to register with the Student Activities Office, submitting a statement of purpose and a current list of officers or designated representatives. Groups are also encouraged to choose a faculty or staff advisor to assist them. B. Students and student organizations are free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them and to express opinions publicly and privately, including their views on issues of College policy. C. Generally, students or student organizations may distribute written material without prior approval. Hand-to-hand distribution shall be permitted in areas of public passage (commons, hallways, sidewalks, etc.), providing distribution does not interfere with normal College activity or routine. Posting and other types of distribution shall be limited to those places established by written College regulations. B. Authority to Establish Standards of Conduct: Standards of conduct are established by rules of the College, as adopted by the Board of Trustees, and made known through College publications or by notices distributed or prominently posted on College Bulletin Boards; and by laws of the United States, State of Michigan and County of Bay (public laws). Except in the case of interim or emergency rules as granted by Michigan Public Act No. 26 of 1970, such regulations shall be established and amended with the advice of the College Senate. Final authority is through either the Delta College Board of Trustees or the laws of the United States, State of Michigan, or County of Bay. C. Individual Responsibility: An individual having an institutional relationship to Delta College (members of College community) is automatically placed under the rules of the College. “Institutional relationship to the College” means any connection of employment, enrollment, or service existing between any person and Delta College. As used herein, this phraseology is intended to prevent the application of these rules to purely personal or social relationships between or among students, faculty members, administration, or staff members outside the College proper. It is therefore important for all members of the College community to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations affecting them. D. Effect of Violating Rules: A member of the College community violating any of the rules of the College or a public law, on- Campus or off-Campus, at a Delta College-sponsored activity, is subject to disciplinary action by Delta College that is appropriate to the nature of the offense. Such disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with the procedures governing cases of violations as outlined in the Delta College judicial process. D. Students and student organizations are free to invite speakers, to hear any person, and to plan programs of their own choosing subject only to those written requirements established by the College to ensure proper scheduling and use of facilities. E. No policy, procedure, or guideline of Delta College shall discriminate on the basis of the political, social, or other opinions of students individually or collectively. F. No record will be kept by Delta College which reflects the lawful political activities or beliefs of students, unless requested by the student in writing. Information about a student's views, beliefs, and/or political associations acquired by the faculty or other College employees in the normal course of their work will be considered confidential and will not be disclosed without the knowledge and consent of the student unless under legal compulsion. G. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to imply approval or endorsement by Delta College of the views expressed by students or student organizations. H. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to relieve any person of obligations under Regulations and Rules of Conduct. Regulations and Rules of Conduct I. Introduction A. General Responsibility: Delta College has the responsibility to adopt and enforce rules which are consistent with Delta College goals and operations and to establish due process procedures in disciplinary cases. 198 Delta College 2009-2010
E. Reports of Violations: Reporting of violations shall be within the province of all members of the College community, because they have a common responsibility in maintaining an orderly and efficient community for their mutual benefit. Violations may fall in one of several categories: 1. Minor offenses which are dealt with by reprimand; 2. Violations by students which are to be reported to the Office of the Vice President of Student Services; 3. Violations by faculty or staff members which are to be reported to the Office of the President; and 4. Civil or criminal violations which are to be reported to the Department of Public Safety. F. Severance Provision: If any of the foregoing rules or any part of any such rule shall be adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such adjudication shall not affect the validity of these rules as a whole or any provision or part of any such rules not so adjudged invalid. II. Rules and Regulations A. Physical Force: No member of the College community shall use physical force, threaten physical force, or use intimidation against any person engaged in an activity properly undertaken as part of an institutional relationship of the College except as permitted under normal law enforcement procedures. B. Disruption: No member of the College community shall interfere with a College function by depriving any person of needed safety, quiet, or other physical conditions of work or study. C. Interference: No member of the College community shall interfere with the free movement of any person engaged in an activity properly undertaken as part of an institutional relationship to the College. D. Compliance: In keeping with the system of voluntary compliance that underlies the College Regulations and Rules of Conduct, no member of the College community shall fail to follow the reasonable instructions given by an appropriate College official to cease specified conduct, if such conduct threatens disruption or interference with the rights of others, College discipline, College functions, and/or order in the College community. E. Identification: No member of the College community shall refuse to provide identification when requested to do so by an identified employee of the College. F. Forbidden Occupation: No member of the College community shall, subsequent to reasonable notice to leave given by the College President or the authorized designee, continue occupation of any College facility or property which is under the direct control or responsibility of the College, especially if such occupation interferes with a College function or risks injury to a person or property. G. Facility Entry and Usage: No member of the College community shall gain or attempt to gain unauthorized entry to or make unauthorized use of the College facilities or property. H. Property: No member of the College community shall damage, deface, destroy, steal, or misappropriate the property of the College, any member of the College community, or any visitor to the College Campus. I. Unauthorized use of College Credit, Property, Etc.: No unauthorized member of the College community shall use the College telephones, postal machines and meters, duplicating machines, computer, motor vehicles, or other equipment. This provision shall be deemed to also include College billing, charging, and credit card numbers utilized for communications or transportation purposes. Further it shall be a violation for any member of the College community who has not been issued a key by the College to possess or use College keys for any purpose whatsoever. J. Counterfeiting, Altering, and Copying: No member of the College community, shall falsely make, forge, manufacture, print, reproduce, copy, tamper with, or alter any writing, document, record, or identification used or maintained by the College or by members of the College community. No member of the College community shall knowingly possess, display, or cause or permit to be displayed any writing, record, document, or identification form used or maintained by the College or by members of the College community, knowing the same to be fictitious, altered, forged, counterfeited, or made without authority. K. Confidentiality of College Records: No person shall inspect, investigate, or use College files (i.e., counseling, financial aid, placement, records, registration) without proper College authorization. L. Firearms and other Dangerous Materials: The possession or use of firearms, firecrackers, explosives, toxic or dangerous chemicals, or other lethal weapons, equipment, or material is not permitted on College property at any time except when specifically authorized by the College for educational purposes or when firearms used for recreational purposes and transported through the Campus meet the regulations of the Department of Public Safety. M. Alcoholic Beverages: No member of the College community shall sell, be under the influence of, possess or consume beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages on College property, or any property which is under the direct control or responsibility of the College. This regulation shall not apply to the President's home. This rule may be suspended from time to time by authorization of the President. N. Drugs: No member of the College community shall possess, sell, distribute, be under the influence of or use any controlled substance in either the refined or crude form, except: (1) controlled substances for personal usage, and these must be under a current prescription of a licensed physician, or (2) those specifically authorized to Delta College by Federal or State authorizing agencies for educational purposes. Nor shall any member of the College Community possess property which is used, or intended for use, as a container for any controlled substance, except where prescribed or authorized as described in this paragraph. O. Tobacco Free Policy: Effective August 1, 2007, Delta College became a tobacco free campus. Smoking and use of tobacco products will not be permitted anywhere on the campus; including centers, campus buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances and common areas, and in College-owned vehicles. The Administration shall fully implement this policy and all applicable laws, regulations, and local ordinances related to smoking and tobacco use. P. Selling, Soliciting, and Distributing: Any person who wishes to distribute, solicit, or sell information, materials, goods, or services not within the normal College activities and routine, must have the written permission of the Vice President of Student Services or the Vice President of Business and Finance or their designee. Q. Private Business Ventures: Delta College facilities such as offices, computers, copiers, etc. are not to be used for private business ventures. Also, Delta College’s name is not to be associated in any way (such as use of letterhead, e-mail or return address) with private business ventures. R. Animals: People may not bring animals on Campus or into College buildings. Leader dogs and animals used for educational purposes are exceptions; however, all animals must remain under the control of their owners and be properly licensed and medically treated as required by law. S. Federal, State, and Local Laws: Violations of Federal, State, or local laws on-Campus, or off-Campus in connection with Collegesponsored activities shall constitute violations of College rules. Questions regarding the rights and responsibilities of Delta College students and guests should be addressed to the Vice President or Dean of Student and Educational Services, 686-9339 or 686-9512. Delta College 2009-2010 199
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E. Reports of Violations: Reporting of violations shall be within the<br />
province of all members of the <strong>College</strong> community, because they<br />
have a common responsibility in maintaining an orderly and efficient<br />
community for their mutual benefit. Violations may fall in<br />
one of several categories: 1. Minor offenses which are dealt with<br />
by reprimand; 2. Violations by students which are to be reported<br />
to the Office of the Vice President of Student Services; 3. Violations<br />
by faculty or staff members which are to be reported to the Office<br />
of the President; and 4. Civil or criminal violations which are to be<br />
reported to the Department of Public Safety.<br />
F. Severance Provision: If any of the foregoing rules or any part of<br />
any such rule shall be adjudged invalid by a court of competent<br />
jurisdiction, then such adjudication shall not affect the validity of<br />
these rules as a whole or any provision or part of any such rules<br />
not so adjudged invalid.<br />
II. Rules and Regulations<br />
A. Physical Force: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall use<br />
physical force, threaten physical force, or use intimidation against<br />
any person engaged in an activity properly undertaken as part<br />
of an institutional relationship of the <strong>College</strong> except as permitted<br />
under normal law enforcement procedures.<br />
B. Disruption: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall interfere<br />
with a <strong>College</strong> function by depriving any person of needed safety,<br />
quiet, or other physical conditions of work or study.<br />
C. Interference: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall interfere<br />
with the free movement of any person engaged in an activity<br />
properly undertaken as part of an institutional relationship to the<br />
<strong>College</strong>.<br />
D. Compliance: In keeping with the system of voluntary compliance<br />
that underlies the <strong>College</strong> Regulations and Rules of Conduct, no<br />
member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall fail to follow the reasonable<br />
instructions given by an appropriate <strong>College</strong> official to cease specified<br />
conduct, if such conduct threatens disruption or interference<br />
with the rights of others, <strong>College</strong> discipline, <strong>College</strong> functions,<br />
and/or order in the <strong>College</strong> community.<br />
E. Identification: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall refuse<br />
to provide identification when requested to do so by an identified<br />
employee of the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
F. Forbidden Occupation: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community<br />
shall, subsequent to reasonable notice to leave given by the <strong>College</strong><br />
President or the authorized designee, continue occupation of any<br />
<strong>College</strong> facility or property which is under the direct control or<br />
responsibility of the <strong>College</strong>, especially if such occupation interferes<br />
with a <strong>College</strong> function or risks injury to a person or property.<br />
G. Facility Entry and Usage: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community<br />
shall gain or attempt to gain unauthorized entry to or make unauthorized<br />
use of the <strong>College</strong> facilities or property.<br />
H. Property: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall damage,<br />
deface, destroy, steal, or misappropriate the property of the <strong>College</strong>,<br />
any member of the <strong>College</strong> community, or any visitor to the<br />
<strong>College</strong> Campus.<br />
I. Unauthorized use of <strong>College</strong> Credit, Property, Etc.: No unauthorized<br />
member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall use the <strong>College</strong><br />
telephones, postal machines and meters, duplicating machines,<br />
computer, motor vehicles, or other equipment. This provision shall<br />
be deemed to also include <strong>College</strong> billing, charging, and credit card<br />
numbers utilized for communications or transportation purposes.<br />
Further it shall be a violation for any member of the <strong>College</strong> community<br />
who has not been issued a key by the <strong>College</strong> to possess<br />
or use <strong>College</strong> keys for any purpose whatsoever.<br />
J. Counterfeiting, Altering, and Copying: No member of the <strong>College</strong><br />
community, shall falsely make, forge, manufacture, print, reproduce,<br />
copy, tamper with, or alter any writing, document, record,<br />
or identification used or maintained by the <strong>College</strong> or by members<br />
of the <strong>College</strong> community.<br />
No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall knowingly possess,<br />
display, or cause or permit to be displayed any writing, record,<br />
document, or identification form used or maintained by the <strong>College</strong><br />
or by members of the <strong>College</strong> community, knowing the same to be<br />
fictitious, altered, forged, counterfeited, or made without authority.<br />
K. Confidentiality of <strong>College</strong> Records: No person shall inspect, investigate,<br />
or use <strong>College</strong> files (i.e., counseling, financial aid, placement,<br />
records, registration) without proper <strong>College</strong> authorization.<br />
L. Firearms and other Dangerous Materials: The possession or use of<br />
firearms, firecrackers, explosives, toxic or dangerous chemicals, or<br />
other lethal weapons, equipment, or material is not permitted on<br />
<strong>College</strong> property at any time except when specifically authorized<br />
by the <strong>College</strong> for educational purposes or when firearms used for<br />
recreational purposes and transported through the Campus meet<br />
the regulations of the Department of Public Safety.<br />
M. Alcoholic Beverages: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall<br />
sell, be under the influence of, possess or consume beer, wine, or<br />
other alcoholic beverages on <strong>College</strong> property, or any property<br />
which is under the direct control or responsibility of the <strong>College</strong>.<br />
This regulation shall not apply to the President's home. This rule<br />
may be suspended from time to time by authorization of the President.<br />
N. Drugs: No member of the <strong>College</strong> community shall possess, sell,<br />
distribute, be under the influence of or use any controlled substance<br />
in either the refined or crude form, except: (1) controlled substances<br />
for personal usage, and these must be under a current prescription<br />
of a licensed physician, or (2) those specifically authorized to <strong>Delta</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> by Federal or State authorizing agencies for educational<br />
purposes. Nor shall any member of the <strong>College</strong> Community possess<br />
property which is used, or intended for use, as a container for<br />
any controlled substance, except where prescribed or authorized<br />
as described in this paragraph.<br />
O. Tobacco Free Policy: Effective August 1, 2007, <strong>Delta</strong> <strong>College</strong> became<br />
a tobacco free campus. Smoking and use of tobacco products will not<br />
be permitted anywhere on the campus; including centers, campus<br />
buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, building entrances and common<br />
areas, and in <strong>College</strong>-owned vehicles. The Administration shall<br />
fully implement this policy and all applicable laws, regulations,<br />
and local ordinances related to smoking and tobacco use.<br />
P. Selling, Soliciting, and Distributing: Any person who wishes to<br />
distribute, solicit, or sell information, materials, goods, or services<br />
not within the normal <strong>College</strong> activities and routine, must have the<br />
written permission of the Vice President of Student Services or the<br />
Vice President of Business and Finance or their designee.<br />
Q. Private Business Ventures: <strong>Delta</strong> <strong>College</strong> facilities such as offices,<br />
computers, copiers, etc. are not to be used for private business<br />
ventures. Also, <strong>Delta</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s name is not to be associated in any<br />
way (such as use of letterhead, e-mail or return address) with private<br />
business ventures.<br />
R. Animals: People may not bring animals on Campus or into <strong>College</strong><br />
buildings. Leader dogs and animals used for educational purposes<br />
are exceptions; however, all animals must remain under the control<br />
of their owners and be properly licensed and medically treated as<br />
required by law.<br />
S. Federal, State, and Local Laws: Violations of Federal, State, or<br />
local laws on-Campus, or off-Campus in connection with <strong>College</strong>sponsored<br />
activities shall constitute violations of <strong>College</strong> rules.<br />
Questions regarding the rights and responsibilities of <strong>Delta</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
students and guests should be addressed to the Vice President or Dean<br />
of Student and Educational Services, 686-9339 or 686-9512.<br />
<strong>Delta</strong> <strong>College</strong> 2009-2010<br />
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